It is hard to believe that someone could have “being a curmudgeon” as a goal in life, but your neighbor used to tease that he really had intended to be a grumpy old man. That grumpy old guy attitude and other plumbing myths about your neighbor kept you from asking him for help for quite awhile. You know the old joke, one of the various other plumbing myths, about plumbers and their pants, right? With that vision in in mind it took you quite a bit of nerve to finally ask the older gentleman next door if he could come look at the plumbing problems you were having in your upstairs bathroom. Once you did ask for assistance though you were not only pleased with his wardrobe, but his ability to solve your plumbing problem. After the leak had been fixed, your not so grumpy neighbor let you know that he is happy to help you find the plumbing solutions you need in exchange for a piece of your tasty homemade apple pie.
While some people may be fortunate enough to have a neighbor who understands even the most complicated custom plumbing work, for most Americans this is not the case. Instead, most homeowners are advised to verify that any plumber who works in your home is licensed. Especially when it comes to plumbing services like winterizing plumbing systems, investigating higher than normal water bills, repairing leaking fixtures or jammed disposals, it is important that you are working with a licensed and certified professional.
In a recent Houzz survey, 60% of homeowners said they plan to remodel their master bathroom, and 91% of those participants say they plan to install energy efficient toilets during those bathroom remodels. In the case of home improvement projects, having the work completed by a licensed plumber will help homeowners see the national average of 86.4% return on investment (ROI) for the best bathroom remodels. For example, a licensed plumber will likely tell you that installing tub liners over your current tub is not really advised. Especially if these liners are installed incorrectly, a major mold and mildew issue could develop.
Many of the most common home plumbing repairs involve drips and leaks. In fact, a shower head that leaks 10 drips per minute wastes more than 500 gallons per year. This is the same amount of water it takes to wash 60 loads of dishes in your dishwasher. As another example, a leaky faucet dripping one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons in a single year. Did you know that 3,000 gallons is the same amount of water needed to take more than 180 showers?
The plumbing profession is an important part of the home building and remodeling industry. Rather than rely on plumbing myths and less than professional advice from a next door neighbor, homeowners would be wise to work with a registered professional.